FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We have searched for a safe way for our Sunday School and Kids Club children, (and any children) to enjoy Vacation Bible School. Though we would love to have VBS in our church as we have over the years, Covid-19 prevents us from gathering. So here we go on a new adventure, off to the Rain forest! A Zoom meeting will be held Monday through Thursday evenings, July 20th-23rd, and we'll use these supplies for projects to do together.
Materials Pick Up Sunday, July 19th from 6:30 to 7:30
A contact-free materials pick up in the parking lot of our church will be held so parents can get the bag pictured above for each child. It contains colorful craft projects, binoculars, a prayer journal, pencil grip and pencil, book mark, stickers, and more.
Zoom Meetings will be held the evenings of July 20-23rd from 6:30 to 7:30. Preschoolers through 2nd Grade will be in a meeting with Carol and Lindsay. 3rd through 6th Graders will meet with Linda. (go by the school year your child just completed.) Preschoolers will need someone to assist them with the crafts.
Please RSVP to:
For further information, phone the church office at 402-253-2270
BIRTHDAY CARD PARTY
RETIRED SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY 3RD GRADE TEACHER, GLADYS BOECKNER, IS CELEBRATING HER 85TH BIRTHDAY ON JULY 20. PLEASE SEND CARDS TO:
Our local Covid-19 information resource provides up-to-minute updates:
SARPY COUNTY HELP LINE
The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office along with Sarpy County Human Services has established a help line for the citizens of Sarpy County during the COVID-19 pandemic event. Starting today, people who are sick, elderly, or caretakers of this demographic in Sarpy County may call the Sarpy County Sheriff Helpline at 402-593-1593 for needs such as picking up prescriptions, groceries, or other necessities. A uniformed Sarpy County Sheriff's Deputy will pick up and deliver these items in a marked police cruiser. This helpline may also be utilized by the general public to make non-emergency police reports via telephone that do not require a police officer present in their home.
The following providers are participating in this program:
Walmart in Papillion
Target in Papillion (Groceries Only)
Bakers at 36th St & Twin Creek Dr
Bakers at 801 Galvin Rd (Pharmacy Only)
Springfield Drug (Pharmacy Only)
Please check the Sheriff's Office website and Facebook Page for any new updates to this program.
USEFUL RESOURCES DURING THE PANDEMIC
https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/2-1-1/
https://www.nebraskachildren.org/covid-19-information-and-resources.html
-- https://www.thekimfoundation.org/
THE 2020 SARPY COUNTY FAIR IS CANCELLED
ONLY 4-H EXHIBITS FOR 4-H PARTICIPANTS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WILL BE HELD
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR NEXT YEAR!
REMINDER!
Drive 35
DRIVE SAFE THROUGH THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE
AT 108TH & PLATTEVIEW RD.
WIDENING THE HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2020
JUNIOR TROJANS VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
REGISTRATION CLOSES: AUGUST 10, 2020
$20 LATE FEE WILL BE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 1, 2020
REGISTRATION: $60
LIBRARY NEWS
At this time, the lobby and drive thru both are open to the public. Appointments are not necessary at this time. We do ask that upon entry any gloves be removed and kept off, and that masks be taken off until you come through the security doors. After that, you will be able to wear a mask if you wish. Thank you!
Welcome Back Local Businesses!
Free July Ad - for the first 10 new advertisers to Claim Their Ad -
Email:
Starting 7/1/2020
Like any business, we regularly analyze and improve the quality of our products. As such, we recognized once again that the very best ROI. Return on Investment of any Advertising Product we provide is the CSS The Community Sustaining Sponsor. However, it is not for everyone. It covers 16 Communities, and it is a $468 Annual Commitment. There is also a limited number of CSS slots, available each year. We also noticed that less expensive ads including both Springfield and Louisville are also very successful. For July, we are introducing a brand new ad for new advertisers that Includes both Louisville and Springfield. It is called the 2020 Ad In order to support all local businesses that straddle to Platte River, we would like to offer a Free 2020 Ad for the month of July 2020 for the first 10 Businesses to send an email to:
SHOP LOCAL
Please support Springfield’s local businesses during this difficult time.
Springfield Artworks is still temporarily closed to protect the owners and the customers.
They will post here when they feel it is safe to Re-open.
Black Sheep Coffee House
Sweet Rice Thai Food: (402) 714-4516
Runza Restaurant
Trojan Tavern: (402) 253-2333
Valentino’s Pizza: (402) 253-2491
Wicked Hen Farmhouse Café breakfast, lunch & some evenings: (513 )721-6877
Springfield Drug & Soda Fountain
Ace Hardware
Soaring Wings Vineyard
B&D Pit Stop
These and all Springfield businesses need your support to survive these difficult times.
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OPPD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The OPPD Board of Directors’ all committees meeting and monthly board meeting will, once again, be held via the Webex audio/video conference platform in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. The pre-committee meetings were held via Webex on July 7 (Finance, Public Information Committees) and July 9 (Governance Committee).
The all committees meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
- Directors will first meet in closed session at 8 a.m. in order to privately discuss sensitive information such as legal or personnel matters.
- The public session begins at 10 a.m. The public may view the meeting agenda and materials at www.oppd.com/CommitteeAgenda.
- At the above site, you can also access the Webex Events meeting link and view instructions to join, beginning at 9:45 a.m.
The regular board meeting is Thursday, July 16, 2020, starting at 4 p.m.
- The public may view the meeting agenda at www.oppd.com/BoardAgenda.
- At the above site, you can also access the Webex Events meeting link and instructions to join, beginning at 3:45 p.m.
Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands
Honors Community
Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands’ (T.E.A.M.) held their 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration on Thursday, June 25, 2020 virtually.
Hudson Kingston, J.D., LL.M. from the Public Health Law Center presented “Vape Waste & Filter Fraud: Commercial Tobacco's Environmental Impact.” T.E.A.M. also presented awards to organizations and communities for their work in tobacco prevention and education
Awards presented were:
- Advocate of the Year: Senator Sue Crawford
- Advocate of the Year: Michael Lennen
- Business of the Year: Papillion Community Foundation
- Community of the Year: Gretna, NE
- Multi-Family Housing of the Year: Crestview Village, Mercy Housing
- Partner of the Year: UNMC College of Public Health
The keynote speech and award presentation can be viewed on T.E.A.M.’s website at
HAPPENING NEARBY
MURRAY BLOOD DRIVE
AUGUST 4, 2020
12:30PM – 6:30PM
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main St.
Louisville, NE
68037
Are you anxious to get back to some good ol' country music! We sure are!
We know you want to be safe and others do. too. Not only yourself, but also for others, please be aware that social-distancing and wearing of masks will be MANDATORY in our small theater for the time-being. Thank you for understanding.
Free admittance for kids under 13.
For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211, and leave a message or email
EAGLE FARMERS MARKET
OPENS MAY 28TH AT 4PM TO 6:30PM
5TH AND HWY 34.
HELD EVERY THURSDAY THRU SEPT 3.
Anyone wishing to set up a booth for a month or more can contact Trisha.
Stop by the market or look for our Facebook page or postings on Eagle Echo.
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
~John D. Rockefeller
Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.
Connie Manzer
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